Audio Set [Type B (touchscreen)]
Basic Operation Method
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The explanation of functions described in this manual may differ from the actual operation, and the shapes of screens and buttons and the letters and characters displayed may also differ from the actual appearance.
Additionally, depending on future software updates, the content may successively change without notice.
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Audio Set (Type B) has 3 different human interfaces.
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Commander switch
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Touch panel
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Voice recognition with steering switch and microphone
Refer to Voice Recognition (Search).
Commander switch operation
For safety reasons, some operations are disabled while the vehicle is being driven.

Volume dial operation

Press the volume dial to switch the audio MUTE on and off.
Turn the volume dial to adjust the volume. The volume increases by turning the dial clockwise, and decreases by turning it anticlockwise.
Switches around commander knob

The following operations can be done by pressing the switches around the commander knob.
: Displays the home screen.
: Displays the Entertainment screen.
: Displays the Navigation screen (Only navigation-equipped vehicles). For operation of the Navigation screen, refer to the navigation system manual. If the SD card for the navigation system is not inserted, the compass indicating the direction in which the vehicle is moving is displayed.
: Displays the Favourites screen. Long-press to store particular items in Favourites. (Radio, phonebook and destination of the navigation system can be programmed.)
: Returns to previous screen.
Commander knob operation

(Selection of icons on screen)
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Tilt or turn the commander knob and move the cursor to the desired icon.
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Press the commander knob and select the icon.
Long-press operation of the commander knob is also possible for some functions.
Operating the Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Radio (Some Models)
What is DAB radio?
DAB radio is a digital broadcasting system for radio.
DAB radio provides a high-quality radio sound source using an auto frequency switching function in boundary areas.
By displaying the radio text, information such as the song name and artist name can be displayed.
Radio ON
DAB radio setting
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Select the
icon while using DAB radio.
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Select the desired item and perform the setting.
The items which can be set are as follows:
Item |
Setting |
Function |
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BAND Settings |
Band III/L Band/Both |
Frequency band can be changed. |
DAB-FM Link |
On/Off |
On: If the reception condition is bad, an FM station which is providing the same broadcast is searched and switched to. |
DAB-DAB Link |
On/Off |
On: If the reception condition is bad, a DAB station which is providing the same broadcast is searched and switched to. |
Radio Text |
On/Off |
On: Radio text is displayed. |
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The radio text may not be displayed depending on the radio station.
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The radio text cannot be displayed in DAB-FM mode.
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If there is no DAB radio signal, “Signal Lost” is displayed on the screen. Change the ensemble or radio station, or perform station list updating.